Overview
Glauburg Stockheim wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,000 people in Glauberg, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Glauburg Stockheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Glauberg, a district of Glauburg in the Wetteraukreis region of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant serving a population of 10,000, the facility is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent greater than 2,000. For plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people, secondary treatment is the standard requirement unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The Wetteraukreis region is characterized by agricultural land use, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Lohrweg in Glauberg, a district of Glauburg, in the Wetteraukreis region of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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